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In Photos: Gas Crisis (Here we go again)

In the early 1970s, and again in 1979, gasoline shortages triggered by conflicts in oil producing regions resulted in gas rationing and long lines locally. My brother and I were in our

June 3, 2026

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A collage of construction photos with excavators in dirt lots

High-end apartments, restaurants, a swanky hotel: exploring Santa Ana’s controversial $4 billion development

Photos by Dylan Burch, Giovanni Castro and Christopher Michael Driving down Bristol Street from Santa Ana College, you first notice the 7-Elevens, crowded bus stops and run-down strip malls that sit on

May 20, 2026

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Issues Persist After Major Canvas Hack

Over two weeks ago, students and faculty were locked out of the Canvas educational program by the ShinyHunters black hat hacker group. Some students are still struggling to find access to their

May 15, 2026

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Drag performer Natasha Hundreds performs at SAC Pride Lavender event.

SAC Pride holds annual Lavender Celebration

Santa Ana College had its annual Lavender Graduation last Thursday, on the 7th, in celebration of its SAC Pride students to commemorate their achievements. The celebration filled the Johnson Student Center with

May 15, 2026

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Legacies in Paint and Progress

On the morning of March 19, Santa Ana College President Annebelle Nery sent an email to students and faculty announcing the immediate covering of The Legacy of Cesar Chavez by muralist and

May 13, 2026

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Chancellor Martinez’s future at district uncertain as Board evaluates his performance

The board of trustees voted unanimously last Monday night to form a committee to evaluate Chancellor Marvin Martinez’s performance, a task that could conceivably result in the chancellor’s contract not being renewed.

April 20, 2026

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A building with a red banner between two palm trees advertising open enrollment for a local public charter high school.

Digital Media’s move to the library canceled, spaces in the A building considered

The Digital Media program’s highly anticipated move from an off-campus facility to a space on the main campus has been cancelled, leaving faculty concerned for the program’s future. Since Santa Ana College

April 2, 2026

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Protesters line Bristol Street in Santa Ana holding various anti-Trump signs.

Massive No Kings rally brings community together

More than 400 people gathered on the sidewalks and street corners near South Bristol Street and MacArthur Boulevard in Santa Ana for a massive No Kings rally on Saturday. The crowd drew

April 2, 2026

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Three women and two men standing at ribbon cutting ceremony.

Veterans Resource Center renamed in honor of John Acuña

Santa Ana College officially renamed its Veterans Resource Center as The John Acuña Veterans Resource Center during a recent ceremony held on March 26, honoring the late U.S. Army veteran and Veterans

April 1, 2026

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Three maintenece workers cover a colorful mural of Cesar Chavez and farmworkers on display in Santa Ana College.

Future of Cesar Chavez mural up for discussion

On the morning of March 19, Santa Ana College President Annebelle Nery sent an email to students and faculty at SAC announcing the immediate covering of multiple large murals and plaques in

April 1, 2026

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